July 21, 2021 TARC Virtual Workshop
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The agenda/presentation slide deck shown during the July 21, 2021 Transportation Aesthetics Review Committee (TARC) virtual workshop. The workshop video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/SFhhrvNqh40
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July 21, 2021 TARC Virtual Workshop
- 1. Miami-Dade TPO Transportation Aesthetics Review Committee (TARC) Virtual Workshop Wednesday, July 21, 2021
- 2. MIAMI-DADE TPO TARC VIRTUAL WORKSHOP JULY 21, 2021 GUIDELINES 2 Guidelines • This workshop is being held virtually and is being recorded. • If you experience technical difficulties, please contact Lisa Juan at 617-453-4269 or at lisa.juan@kimley-horn.com so that a member of our technical support team may assist you. • All Attendees will remain muted throughout the duration of this workshop. If you wish to provide a comment, please use the “Raise Hand” button. Once you see your microphone unmuted, please proceed by first providing your full name, agency represented, and then your comment. Your microphone will remain unmuted until the comment has been fully addressed. • In compliance with all applicable rules and regulations, no actions or motions shall be permitted. • Discussions shall be limited to matters listed in the published workshop agenda. • Permissible discussions include: • Presentations • Questions and answers • Comments related to the presentation(s) • Any committee member deviating from these guidelines will be reminded as to the limitations on any such discussion. • Please hold comments until presentations are concluded.
- 3. TARC Agenda Informational Items I. SR 90 (SW 8th Street and SW 7th Street) Project Development & Environment (PD&E) II. Miami River – Miami Intermodal Center Capacity Improvement (MR-MICCI) Design Next Workshop Wednesday, September 15, 2021
- 4. 4 MIAMI-DADE TPO TARC VIRTUAL WORKSHOP JULY 21, 2021 Informational Items INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
- 5. 5 MIAMI-DADE TPO TARC VIRTUAL WORKSHOP JULY 21, 2021 SR 90 (SW 8th Street and SW 7th Street) Project Development & Environment (PD&E) I. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
- 6. SW 8th Street/SW 7th Street PD&E Study Project Briefing July 21, 2021 Financial Management Number: 432639-6-22-01 Federal Aid Project Number: 0202-054-P Efficient Transportation Decision Making Number: 14230 From SR 9/SW 27th Avenue to SR 5/US-1/Brickell Avenue Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study SR 90 (SW 8th Street and SW 7th Street)
- 7. SW 8th Street/SW 7th Street PD&E Study 7 Presentation Outline Project Description Project Alternatives Project Schedule
- 8. SW 8th Street/SW 7th Street PD&E Study 8 Project Description From SR 9/SW 27th Avenue to SR 5/US 1/Brickell Avenue
- 9. SW 8th Street/SW 7th Street PD&E Study 9 Project Description STATE HISTORIC HIGHWAYS SW 8th Street/Calle Ocho From Brickell Avenue to the Palmetto Expressway (SW 74th Avenue) Brickell Avenue From the Miami River south to SE 25th Road
- 10. SW 8th Street/SW 7th Street PD&E Study 10 Project Description Safety - Improve Safety: Predominant types of crashes, rear end, angle, and sideswipe Transportation - Improve traffic operations and multimodal level of service Social Demands and Economic Development - Improve access to urban central business districts Modal Interrelationships - Improve multimodal connectivity Purpose and Need
- 11. SW 8th Street/SW 7th Street PD&E Study Project Alternatives SW 8th Street and SW 7th Street Alternatives No Build Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) Build Alternatives • Alternative 1: Two Lane - Two Way + Center Turn Lane Alternative • Alternative 2: Two Lane - Two Way + Transit Alternative • Alternative 2A: Two Lane - Two Way + Bicycle Alternative • Alternative 3: Two Lane - One Way + Bicycle Alternative • Alternative 3A: Three Lane - Shared Parking and Travel Lane • Alternative 4: Three Lane - One Way Alternative- Existing Flow • Alternative 5: Three Lane - One Way Alternative – Reverse Flow • Alternative 6: Three Lane- One Way on SW 8th Street + Shared Parking Two Lane- One Way on SW 7th Street 11
- 12. SW 8th Street/SW 7th Street PD&E Study 12 Build Alternative – SW 8th & SW 7th St. ALTERNATIVE 4 THREE LANES - ONE WAY SW 8TH STREET SW 7TH STREET Sidewalk Varies Parking Travel Lane Travel Lane Travel Lane Parking Sidewalk Varies 2’ 2’ 65’ - 75’ Varies 10’-15’ 6.5’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 6.5’ 5’-10’ 46’ Sidewalk Travel Lane Travel Lane Travel Lane Sidewalk 50’ 2’ 2’ 6.5’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 6.5’ 33’ MAINTAINS EXISTING CONFIGURATION. IMPROVEMENTS AT I-95 NO IMPACTS: RIGHT OF WAY MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC ENVIRONMENTAL PARKING
- 13. SW 8th Street/SW 7th Street PD&E Study 13 Build Alternative – SW 8th & SW 7th St. SW 8TH STREET SW 7TH STREET NO VEGETATION IMPACTS – RETAIN ALL EXISTING CANOPY
- 14. SW 8th Street/SW 7th Street PD&E Study Project Alternatives I-95 Interchange Alternatives No Build Build Alternatives • Alternative B-1: Elevated off-ramp at SW 8th Street Elevated on-ramp at SW 7th Street • Alternative B-2: Elevated on-ramp at SW 7th Street • Alternative B-3: Elevated off-ramp at SW 8th Street • Alternative B-4: Convert SW 3rd Avenue to one-way SB • Alternative B-5: At-grade off-ramp at SW 8th Street Elevated on-ramp at SW 7th Street • Alternative B-6: At-grade off-ramp at SW 8th Street Convert SW 3rd Avenue to one-way SB • Alternative B-7: Elevated on-ramp at SW 7th Street Street closure SW 4th Avenue 14
- 15. SW 8th Street/SW 7th Street PD&E Study 15 Build Alternative – I-95 Interchange SW 6 Street ALTERNATIVE B-7 • Elevated on-ramp at SW 7th Street • Street Closure - SW 4th Avenue • Convert to 2-way- From SW 6th Street to SW 7th Street - SW 4th Avenue - SW 3rd Avenue SW 7 Street SW 3 Avenue SW 8 Street SW 4 Avenue SW 6 Street
- 16. SW 8th Street/SW 7th Street PD&E Study 16 Build Alternative – I-95 Interchange MINIMAL VEGETATION IMPACT – RETAIN CANOPY AT EXISTING RAMPS ON-RAMP FROM SW 8TH ST OFF RAMP AT SW 7TH ST
- 17. SW 8th Street/SW 7th Street PD&E Study 17 Build Alternative – I-95 Interchange ALTERNATIVE B-7 • Proposed view looking west along SW 7th St at SW 3rd Ave.
- 18. SW 8th Street/SW 7th Street PD&E Study • Public Hearing November 2021 PD&E, State Historic Hwy Access Change (SW 4th Avenue) • Location Design Concept Acceptance May 2022 • Design Project- FM 432639-7 December 2022 Anticipated Design Begin Project Schedule 18
- 19. SW 8th Street/SW 7th Street PD&E Study Questions 19 Bao-Ying Wang, P.E. Project Manager Consultant Management Office Florida Department of Transportation – District Six 1000 NW 111 Avenue, Room 6251 Miami, Florida 33172 Phone: 305-470-5211 Email: BaoYing.Wang@dot.state.fl.us Vilma Croft, PE Project Manager HNTB Corporation Phone: 305-222-1457 Email: VCroft@hntb.com www.fdotmiamidade.com/CalleOchoStudy.com
- 20. 20 MIAMI-DADE TPO TARC VIRTUAL WORKSHOP JULY 21, 2021 Miami River – Miami Intermodal Center Capacity Improvement (MR-MICCI) Design II. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
- 21. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Commitments Introduction Constraints TRANSPORTATION AESTHETIC REVIEW COMMITTEE July 21, 2021 Miami River — Miami Intermodal Center Capacity Improvement MR-MICCI 21 FM # 429487-2-52-01
- 22. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close PURPOSE AND NEED Improve System Linkage on South Florida Rail Corridor (SFRC) • Complete final link of SFRC, the only single-track section on 72-mile Tri-Rail System • From just north of Tri-Rail Hialeah Market Station (MP 1035.96) to just north of Tri-Rail Miami Airport Station (MP 1037.21) Meet Commuter + Freight Demand on SFRC in Miami-Dade County • SFRTA Tri-Rail: 50 trains weekdays/30 weekends • Amtrak: future service to MIC for 2 trains daily • CSX: 6 to 8 freight trains daily Improve Tri-Rail Travel Time and Schedule Adherence 22
- 23. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close PURPOSE AND NEED Improve Intermodal Connectivity 23
- 24. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close EXISTING CONDITIONS • Single mainline track from North of NW 46th Street/ SE 8th Street to north of the new NW 28th Street • Right-of way width varies from 50-ft to 80-ft • Land use is primarily industrial • Seven at-grade railroad/roadway crossings – NW 25th Street – NW 28th Street – Old NW 28th Street – NW South River Drive – NW North River Drive – NW 36th Street – NW 46th Street/SE 8th Street • Two spurs – Downtown Distributor – Homestead Subdivision • Sidings TRACK CORRIDOR 24
- 25. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close 25 • Airport Expressway (SR 112) • Eastbound SR 112 • Westbound SR 112 • Westbound Ramp to NW 36th Street • Hialeah Market Station and adjacent Hialeah Seaboard Air Line Railway Station building • Single Track Bascule Bridge • NRHP-eligible historic resource • Limited bridge openings (On-call bridge tender) • Metrorail Orange Line (Airport Extension) Tri-Rail Stations Miami River Crossing Roadway Over SFRC Metrorail Over SFRC STATIONS/STRUCTURES EXISTING CONDITIONS
- 26. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close 26 KEY ISSUES Navigational Rights of Miami River • Deauthorization of navigational rights of Federal Project canal (UPDATE- just approved by U.S. Congress under WRDA bill) • Right-of-Way Acquisition— riparian rights of parcels • USACE and USCG coordination Railroad Capacity Improvements • Bridge Replacement • Track and Special Trackwork • Railroad Signalization and PTC • Railroad Grade Crossings • Hialeah Market Station Maintenance of Operations • Construction Staging • Utility relocation • Safety and Security • Stakeholder Coordination
- 27. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close RECOMMENDATIONS Project Location Map 27 Existing Tri-Rail Miami Airport Station @ MICC Existing bascule bridge/Proposed fixed bridge Hialeah Market Station Homestead Spur Downtown Spur Existing Metrorail crossing Existing SR 112 bridge crossing SFWMD Control Structure 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 2 3 5 6 7 1 8 8 NW 36 th St MIC NW 37th Ave NW 37th Ave Hialeah Seaboard Air Line Railway Station building SFWMD Control Structure Limits of Navigational Channel
- 28. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close RECOMMENDATIONS • MR-MICCI PD&E Study (2013 - 2018) - Section 4(f) Evaluation - Section 106 Evaluation (Determination of Effects on Historic Resources) - Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) - Recommended alternatives for track, bridge, and station • Draft Bridge Development Report (BDR) • Draft Bridge Hydraulic Report (BHR) • Bridge Inspection Reports • 30% Concept Plans – Track – Signal – Structures • Cost and Schedule Risk Assessment PREVIOUS STUDIES 28
- 29. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVES & PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS • Add one mainline track for two-track corridor 29
- 30. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVES & PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS • Demolish existing movable bridge and construct a new two-track fixed bridge (ALTERNATIVE 3) 30
- 31. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVES & PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS • Construct a 400-ft center platform at Hialeah Market Station 31
- 32. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVES & PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS • Upgrade Railroad Signals/Positive Train Control (PTC) • Upgrade six at-grade railroad crossings 32
- 33. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close RECOMMENDATIONS 33 • Use low-level two-track fixed bridge (Alternative 3) • Construct center platform at Tri-Rail Hialeah Market Station (Option 1) • Coordinate with Miami-Dade Transportation Aesthetics Review Committee (TARC) • Adhere to State Historic Preservation Offices MOA • Conduct vibration analysis for existing bridge • Review contamination site files • Standard manatee protection measures during construction • Use BMPs to minimize noise, air, and vibration impacts • Do not significantly encroach flood plain • Minimize disruption to Downtown Distributer rail spur • Locate new bridge to maintain rail operations • Minimize closures along NW North/South River Drives PD&E COMMITMENTS
- 34. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close DESIGN SCOPE OF SERVICES 34 Project Management/General • Public Involvement—CAP Level 4 • Specifications • Railroad/Transit/Airport Coordination Railroad and Roadway Design • Typical Track Sections • Pavement Design • Horizontal/Vertical Alignment • Cross Sections • Railroad Construction Staging • Temporary Traffic Control Plan— Level II • At-Grade Railroad Crossings Utility Coordination Drainage Environmental Permitting • SFWMD • USACE • USCG • RER Structures • Steel Bridge (replacement) • BDR • BHR • Miscellaneous structures for crash walls • Station—Platform including architecture, civil/site Signing and Pavement Markings Railroad Signals • Upgrade Railroad Signal • Positive Train Control (PTC) • Crossings Warning Devices Geotechnical Safety and Security Optional Services • Value Engineering • Design-Build RFP Development • Design Variations/Exceptions • Movable Bridge Structure (Bascule) • Lighting • Signalization (Roadway) • Landscape Architecture • Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) • Cultural Resources—SHPO Coordination • Vibration Monitoring
- 35. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close RAILROAD TRACK DESIGN PROPOSED TRACK TYPICAL SECTION Two Mainline Track • Existing track • Sidings • At station • Bridge • Crossovers • Grade crossings Elements • Rail, ties, ballast • Sub ballast (base course) Site Drainage • Track side ditch • French Drain 35 • Paul to provide 3 pictures: • Cross section of commuter rail • Panels • Grade crossings
- 36. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close RAILROAD TRACK DESIGN CURRENT DESIGN – TYPICAL SECTIONS 36
- 37. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close RAILROAD TRACK DESIGN CURRENT DESIGN – TYPICAL SECTIONS 37
- 38. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close RAILROAD TRACK DESIGN CURRENT DESIGN – TYPICAL SECTIONS 38
- 39. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close RAILROAD TRACK DESIGN CURRENT DESIGN – TYPICAL SECTIONS 39
- 40. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close RAILROAD TRACK DESIGN CURRENT DESIGN – TYPICAL SECTIONS 40
- 41. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close EXISTING BRIDGE REMOVED 41 REPLACE EXISTING BASCULE BRIDGE Large Substructure Crack • Built in 1926 • 114’-6” Single Leaf Scherzer Rolling Lift • 196’-4½“ Total Bridge Length • 55’-0” Navigation Channel Existing Bridge Conditions • Paint failure and significant steel corrosion • Cracked and spalled substructure • Damaged miter rails • Mechanical/Electrical – No electrical control system – Aged and overloaded machinery – Requires team of maintenance staff to operate Aged Open Gearing
- 42. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close EXISTING BRIDGE REMOVED 42 National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) requires federal agencies to consider effects on historic properties • Existing bridge is protected as National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)—Eligible Resource Memorandum of Agreement (signed January 2018) among: • Federal Transit Administration (FTA) • SFRTA • FDOT • Florida State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPO) Stipulations • Compliance with project description—no changes shall be made to the project without consultation with FTA, FDOT, and SHPO • Documentation of the CSXT Railroad Bridge • CSXT Railroad Bridge Public Recognition and Education- a Florida Historical Marker ENVIRONMENTAL & PERMITTING: Section 106 (NEPA)
- 43. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close NEW BRIDGE DESIGN 43 48” Drilled Shaft 42” Drilled Shaft Intermediate Precast Bent Cap Steel Through-Girder PROPOSED BRIDGE OVER MIAMI RIVER 2’ 8” 10’3” 10’3” CL Track 1 (West Bridge) 6’9” 6’9” 2’8” Conc. Tie Walkway Grating 10ft Web Ballast Typical Section 9’0” 9’0” AREMA Clearance Envelope (Typ.) Steel Through-Girder Steel Deck CL Track 2 (East Bridge) • Two parallel bridges • CSX preferred details • AREMA design criteria Substructure • Precast concrete caps to accelerate construction • Designed for vessel impact Superstructure • Two simple spans (115ft & 95ft) • Steel through-girders • Ballast steel deck plate • Steel grating walkway • Meets AREMA clearances
- 44. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close NEW BRIDGE DESIGN PROPOSED BRIDGE OVER MIAMI RIVER Eliminates Pier Line • Reduces to a 2-span structure Maximizes Distance From Existing Piers • New bents avoid all existing foundations • Minimizes construction impacts to existing piers • Avoids full removal of existing foundation • New foundation installed in undisturbed soil Removes Skew • Simpler details, preferred by CSX Drilled Shaft Placement • Shafts located directly beneath girder • 8 less drilled shafts to be installed in river • Bent stagger allows shafts to be spaced at 3D Maintains Hydraulic Conveyance • Staggered bents align with river flow improving existing hydraulic opening Meets Clearance Requirements • 2 feet above DHW for debris clearance Eliminates Handrail 44 Avoids Existing Foundations Existing Gas Line Removes Skew Substructure Layout 2’ DHW 95’ 115’ 20’ N Avoids Existing Foundations
- 45. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Project Team Close NEW BRIDGE DESIGN 45 Aesthetic Considerations • Low-Level Bridge (2-ft above MHW) • Two-span structure (less piers) • Steel through-girders – Painted per owner/maintaining agency – Protective coating due to aggressive environment • Rounded pier caps for bents in water
- 46. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Project Team Close NEW BRIDGE DESIGN 46 Aesthetic Considerations • Level 1 Aesthetics [See FDOT Florida Design Manual or FDM 121.9.3 (2) for the description]
- 47. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Project Team Close NEW BRIDGE DESIGN 47 Aesthetic Considerations • Similar bridges
- 48. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close STATION DESIGN Center Platform Station • Primary and emergency egress points • Single continuous canopy • Near historic Hialeah Seaboard Airline Railway Station building • Reconfigure the site • Requires temporary closure of station 48 • [side platform plan view] Center Platform Design Center Platform Plan View HIALEAH MARKET STATION
- 49. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close STATION DESIGN 49 HIALEAH MARKET STATION • Design Standards and Guidelines - South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) - Florida Department of Transportation - SFRTA Pompano Beach Tri-Rial Station (recently reconstructed)
- 50. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close STATION DESIGN 50 HIALEAH MARKET STATION
- 51. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Introduction Close STATION DESIGN 51 HIALEAH MARKET STATION
- 54. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Project Team Close STATION DESIGN 54 AESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS SFRTA Wayfinding and Signage Program
- 55. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Project Team Close STATION DESIGN 55 AESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS Lighted Bollards Luminaire
- 56. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Project Team Close SFRTA • Plan reviews • Stations operations • Flagging • Safety and security • Permitting (utility) • Engineering/Operations • MOA railroad crossing reviews CSX • SFOMA calls for 90 days review time • Review submittals (60% and Final): Marco Turra & Travis Hulka from CSX • Track, signal, communications, variations • CSX Standards, Maintenance of Way Regulations and Instructions Manual Ruling Agreements • SFOMA • Amtrak agreement • FDOT/SFRTA operating agreement STAKEHOLDERS COORDINATION 56
- 57. Project Overview Proposed Improvements Aesthetics Project Team Close DESIGN SCHEDULE 57 Constructability August 2021 • Permits Require Memo (PRM) • Final BDR Approved • Approved Typical Section Package and Pavement Design • Utility Design Conference • Cost Estimate/LRE • Permits Pre-Application Meeting • Pay Items in AASHTOWARE • R/W Mapping • Safety and Security Memo • Public Workshop • Final Drainage • Final Geotechnical Report • Component Plans Submittal Project Scoping July 2019 Notice to Proceed August-September 2019 • Project Kick-off Meeting • Schedule Discovery • QA/QC Plan • Initial CAP • Validate LRE • Utility Kick-Off Meeting Data Collection September 2019 – March 2020 • Survey • Geotechnical • Environmental • UAO Plans & Markups Initial Engineering May 2020 • Design Criteria • Typical Section Package • Variations and Exceptions • Pavement Design Package • Initial Bridge Development Report (BDR) • Permit Involvement Form (PIF) • Conceptual Drainage Report • LRE Update/ Scope History • R/W Coordination • Plans - Initial Railroad Plans - Initial (30%) Bridge Plans Biddability September 2023 • ODA Clear Letter • Permits Transmittal Memo • Railroad Clear Letter • Utility Work Schedules • Utility Certification Memo • PS&E Field Review • Quantities • Modified and Technical Special Provisions • Engineer's Cost Estimate • Construction Days Estimate • Component Plans Submittal Production February 2024 • Pre-Production Meeting • Construction Time Estimate (CTE) Memo • Final Cost Estimate • Contamination Impact Certification • Permits Issued • Environmental Certification • R/W Certified • Final CADD/ Plans (Digital Delivery) • Specifications Package Letting Fiscal Year 2025 Post Design • Design Support (RFIs, Plans Revision, Shop Drawing Review, etc.) • Safety & Security INITIAL ENGINEERING PRODUCTION/ POST DESIGN FINAL ENGINEERING INITIAL ENGINEERING PROJECT INITIATION R/W ACQUSITION June 2021 to September 2023 PERMITTING January 2021 to December 2023
- 59. 59 MIAMI-DADE TPO TARC VIRTUAL WORKSHOP JULY 21, 2021 Next Workshop September 15, 2021 NEXT MEETING